After an administrative law judge issues a recommendation, what determines the final outcome?

• A. Sabine may request that her broker appear before the judge to corroborate the evidence she presented.
• B. Sabine must take the ethics coursework and submit proof of completion to MREC.
• C. Since Sabine was found guilty of a violation, her case is automatically appealed.
• D. The MREC hearing panel decides whether or not to accept the ALJ's recommendation.

Answer: (D)